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DIY refurb alloys
Posted: Sun May 29, 2005 6:26 pm
by BLACK6N_POLO
i refurbed my alloys today
sanding, spraying, laquer thats all you need!
im well happy with the results, and the wheels look as good as new!
Posted: Sun May 29, 2005 6:47 pm
by PhilGTi
pics?
Posted: Sun May 29, 2005 7:19 pm
by toXXin
I did this too, then all the paint flaked off!
Posted: Sun May 29, 2005 9:11 pm
by polo_mf
ooooooooh jason!!!!
y didtnt u tell me bout this??? shouldnt u be revisin instead of messing around with your alloys?? lol
u get rid of the kerb marks
Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 12:04 am
by BLACK6N_POLO
yea all the kurb marks are gone
looks fresh!
Quality
Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 4:36 am
by migui_blu
Did you use special kinds of laquer and paint?
I'd like to avoid waht happened to toxin.
Cheers
Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 1:19 pm
by BLACK6N_POLO
i used specific paint and laquer for alloy wheel reburbishment. the paint must also match ur existing wheel colour for the best results. build up the layers of laquer- this will help to prevent the flaking.
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 11:35 pm
by BLACK6N_POLO
this is a link to my pics-- my alloy b4 and after refurb pics are here !!!
http://www.freewebs.com/black6n_polo/
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 12:10 am
by carmadaaron
very nice. how long did it take?
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 12:35 am
by BLACK6N_POLO
thanx guys!!
i am so pleased with the outcome
it took most of a day!(full day)
do one wheel at a time and be careful tht bits dnt gt stuck in the paint if u do it outside!!